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Thornbury Castle, Bristol, England Vacations, Honeymoons and Luxury Travel Packages
  A magnificent 500-year-old Tudor castle-palace set in historic gardens and parkland, Thornbury Castle promises memories - memories of its royal past and also memories of the future, of the truly special time you will have when you experience the history of this remarkable hotel.In 1535, King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, stayed here. Princess Mary, later Queen Mary I, also lived here for several years. Courtiers have flirted with ladies-in-waiting in the ancient yew-hedged gardens. Serving girls have chattered in the stone-flagged courtyard. Today, Thornbury Castle still resonates with history. Step behind the heavy oak doors, however, and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers - a truly special setting for a weekend away or for more formal occasions.
Edward Stafford, the third Duke of Buckingham received a royal licence to build this 'fortified manor' or castle-palace in 1510. Work started the following year but stopped in 1521 when the Duke was executed on trumped-up grounds of treason. Today, much still remains of the original 16th century building. Everywhere there is fascinating historical detail to enjoy - coats of arms, intricate oriel windows, arrow loops and ornate carved ceilings.
The Duke's watchword was 'dorene savant' meaning 'henceforth' or 'from now on'. In his words, then, Thornbury Castle is yours to enjoy 'from now on' - the wealth of the past combined with the luxury and comfort of one of England's finest hotels. Thornbury Castle, Bristol Accommodations
 Enjoy a regal night's sleep in the Duke's bedchamber where King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept or favour the Gloucester bedchamber and wake up to a view of the oldest Tudor gardens in England - the Privy Garden and Goodly Garden. There are 26 bedchambers and all are fabulously atmospheric, most with four-poster or coronet beds, stone walls, tapestries, roaring fires, ornate carved ceilings and views to historic parkland and the River Severn beyond. The Tudor bedchamber even has arrow-slit windows.Each bedchamber is an experience. For instance, the Duke's Robe Chamber is a four-poster bedchamber located on the ground floor, so suitable for those guests who are unable to climb stairs. The unusual feature of this room is the bathroom which is hidden behind a wooden panelled wall and access is gained by turning the heavy brass crucifix.
The Portlethen Suite has, in addition to a magnificent four-poster, a 'Murphy' bed concealed within the wooden panelling in the lounge adjacent to the stone fireplace and the suite is accessed via a wooden circular staircase.
The Duke's Jewel Chamber, one of two single bedchambers in the main building, features a wooden rounded panelled wall with many little cupboards and is reached via a stone staircase.
Although the original character of the rooms has been retained throughout restoration work, you'll find all the modern amenities that one would expect today. All rooms are luxuriously warm - most have real fires. They're also extremely comfortable with opulent, well-appointed bathrooms, colour TVs (carefully screened, of course) and welcoming touches such as the decanter of sherry you'll find on your arrival.
Thornbury Castle, Bristol Weddings and Honeymoons
 Can you imagine a better location for a wedding or a better honeymoon experience than the bedchamber in which King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once slept. Today, this 500-year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and gardens and historic parkland is all yours for a short time. In summer, wedding parties like to wander out into the centuries old garden, in winter, they enjoy mulled wine in front of a huge fireplace.Enjoy it for the day or the night. You'll want to return for a weekend or longer! There are 5 ceremony rooms at Thornbury Castle.The splendid Drawing Room provides a relaxed and informal venue lit by candles in a magnificent candelabra. Plush Knole sofas add to the informal atmosphere. The ceremony is especially lovely when in the bay window or the oriel window overlooking the gardens where up to 50 guests may be accommodated.
The awe inspiring Tudor Hall is more formal or traditional. A large room that looks especially romantic by the glow of candle light, it has stone walls with impressive displays of weaponry and tapestries. The large bay window is perfect for the marriage ceremony with guests seated in traditional aisles. Smaller numbers are ideally seated in an arc in front of the fireplace where the ceremony can also take place. The Tudor Hall is especially appropriate for winter weddings and can accommodate up to 50 guests.
The Library is quite simply a lovely room, a smaller version of the drawing room. It is particularly suited to intimate ceremonies for close family, the ceremony taking place in the large oriel window, and can seat up to 20 guests.
The Barons Sitting Room is on the first floor and features wooden panelling and a wonderful open fireplace. Perfect for more formal ceremonies, overlooking the vineyard and courtyard. Up to 25 guests.
The Summer House is a tiny but delightful venue set in the oldest Tudor garden in England. The ceremony takes place inside but the guests remain in the open air.All von Essen hotels are licenced for wedding ceremonies. A personal consultation with our Wedding Co-ordinators will ensure that the day runs smoothly.
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